5 EdwardWeston Collection
1 Studio Shot, 1948
Giclée edition of 295
Image 20” x 16” Framed £699
2 Honeymoon, 1954 Giclée edition of 295 Image 20” x 16” Framed £699
The happiness that shines so brightly in 'Honeymoon' was captured by a flight steward asMarilyn flew into Japanwith
newhusband Joe DiMaggio.
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O utstanding amongst famed art publisher Edward Weston's 50-year long collection of Hol- lywood glamour photography are some of the most evocative portrayals ever of the beautiful, enigmatic and ultimately tragic Marilyn Monroe. Taken by some of the iconic star's most trusted photographers, these mesmerising images go far beyond the camera lens and include the last professional ones taken of her before she died. THE FLEDGLING MOVIE STAR A young Marilyn was just starting out on her career in movies when 'Studio Shot' (left) was taken by Laszlo Willinger in 1948. Born in Hungary, Willinger was renowned for his por- trait photography of movie stars and celebri- ties during the 1930s and 1940s. The famous
photographer's work with Marilyn during this session was a one-time departure from his normal portrait photography style. Although underpinned by his trademark dignified and alluring poses, this artful image is suffused with a hypnotic, muted wistfulness. His portraits have become collectible fine art and his 1940 series of portraits of Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh are housed in London's National Portrait Gallery. AWOMAN IN LOVE The happiness that shines so brightly in 'Honeymoon' (above) was interestingly not captured by a professional photographer. The picture was taken in 1954 when newlyweds Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio flew into Japan for their honeymoon. The press was not allowed aboard the Pan American Airline
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